Statistics
There are several places to look for statistics. A good place to start is with the federal government's many publications and websites since the government continually gathers statistics on business, education, health care, the environment, etc.
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Federal
- Statistical Abstract of the United StatesProvides an overview of the many statistics gathered by the government and is a summary of statistics on the social, political, and economical organization of the United States.
- U.S. Census BureauProvides data for population, housing, economic, and geographic data.
- American FactFinderThe place to look for population, housing, economic, and geographic stats.
- American Community SurveyAn ongoing survey of a sample of the population.
- FedStatsBrowse the list of over 100 U.S. agencies.
- National Center for Health Statistics
- FRED(Federal Reserve Economic Data) provides almost 3000 economic time series. Gross domestic product.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S.D.A. Economics and Statistics System
International
- Country Statistical Yearbooks
- United Nations Population Information Network
- United Nations Statistics Division
- The World FactbookThis site contains data collected by the CIA about countries around the world, including government, geography, transportation and economic statistics.
- UnicefInformation by country
- World Health OrganizationData and statistics
- World Development IndicatorsA collection of data gathered by the World Bank that gives economic and social data for hundreds of countries. This is an ebook format at Miller Library.
- The Statistical Abstract of the United StatesLists statistics for the world as a whole and for many countries on a comparative basis with the U.S.
Michigan
- Michigan State PoliceLinks to statistics covering concealed pistol licensure, crime statistics, drunk driving audit, financial reports, school bus inspection reports, traffic crash statistics and traffic safety research.
- Michigan Department of Community Health
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation
- Michigan CensusIncludes Data Highlights, Population Data, Social, Geography, Economic Data and Other Resources.
- Michigan QuickLinksLinks to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Other Helpful Sites
- CPSR HomepageThe Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan
- Pew ResearchThe Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings.
- Barna GroupBarna Group is widely considered to be the leading research organization focused on the intersection of faith and culture.
- Statistical Resources on the WebUniversity of Michigan Documents Center
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Reference Works
Statistical abstract of the United States.
Call Number: HA202 .U5 2012
ISBN: 0081-4741
Publication Date: 2012

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